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Former NDC Greater Accra Chairman Joseph Ade Coker Passes Away After Short Illness

Joseph Kobina Ade Coker, a former Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a former Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has passed away after a short illness. The respected politician and sports administrator died on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Bank Hospital in Accra, according to sources […]

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Terminal 2 Expansion Begins at Kotoka International Airport

The Ministry of Transport has officially commenced expansion works at Terminal 2 of Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to help reduce congestion at Terminal 3 and improve overall airport operations. The upgrade will enable Terminal 2 to handle both domestic and international flights. The project will be rolled out in two phases, aimed at decongesting Terminal

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Minister Appeals to Nurses To Call Off Planned June 9 Strike

The Minister for Employment, Jobs, and Labour Relations, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has appealed to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to suspend its planned strike scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025. GRNMA announced its intention to embark on industrial action on May 28, citing unresolved concerns regarding their conditions of service. Dr. Pelpuo

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GNAPS Commends Government For Including Private SHS In Free SHS Programme

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has applauded the Ministry of Education for extending the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy to include private senior high schools. In a press statement issued on May 29, GNAPS described the move as a progressive step toward inclusive education. The statement, signed by GNAPS President

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Fire Outbreak At Maaha Beach Resort: A Recurring Concern For Ghana’s Western Tourism Hub

A significant fire erupted on the evening of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, affecting parts of Maaha Beach Resort, a renowned tourist destination in Ghana’s Western Region. The blaze reportedly originated around 7 p.m. at the neighboring Vision Beach Resort, believed to have started in the kitchen area, before spreading to Maaha Beach Resort.  Eyewitnesses described the

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NHIA Board Shake-Up: President Revokes Dr. Anne Sansa Daly’s Appointment Amid Licensing Concerns

In a swift and decisive move, President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Dr. Anne Sansa Daly from the Board of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following public outcry and professional scrutiny over her medical credentials. The revocation, confirmed by the Office of the President on May 28, 2025, comes less than

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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Returns to Parliament for First Reading – Speaker Bagbin Confirms

The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, is officially set to be introduced for its first reading in Ghana’s Parliament. Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, made the announcement during the opening of Parliament’s second meeting of the Ninth Parliament. “Three private members’ bills—the Property

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Mahama Urged To Avoid IMF Return To Secure Legacy – IEA Fellow Warns

IEA Senior Fellow Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso advises President Mahama to implement bold economic reforms and avoid another IMF bailout, citing election-year overspending as a key issue. A Senior Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to take bold and corrective actions to prevent Ghana from

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Ghana’s National Debt Drops As Cedi Strengthens – President Mahama

Ghana’s debt burden has been reduced by almost GH₵150 billion, thanks to recent strong gains by the Ghanaian Cedi, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. Speaking at a high-level presidential panel during the 60th Annual Meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the 51st Annual Meeting of the African Development Fund (ADF) in Abidjan,

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